BCSO: Aircraft mechanic arrested after messaging undercover investigator posing as teen girl

47-year-old Aurelio Benjamin Cerella has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after a weekslong investigation between BCSO and the U.S. Secret Service. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County deputies have arrested an aircraft mechanic accused of soliciting a minor online who was actually an undercover investigator. In a news conference Wednesday evening, Sheriff … Read more

DPS: Castle Hills officer fatally shoots man carrying ‘edged’ weapon during response to hit-and-run

The man has not been identified. The Texas Rangers are investigating the police shooting. SAN ANTONIO — A man died after being shot by a Castle Hills police officer who was responding to a reported hit-and-run incident Wednesday morning, state authorities said.  Officials with Castle Hills PD said the incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. in … Read more

Officer fatally shoots suspect amid emergency response to hit-and-run incident in Castle Hills, police say

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Castle Hills where an officer fired at an individual armed with edged weapons during a hit-and-run response. SAN ANTONIO — A man has died after being shot by Castle Hills police following a reported hit-and-run accident Wednesday morning, authorities said.  The Castle Hills Police Department said the incident … Read more

Texas SNAP Shake-Up: Candy and sugary drinks banned from benefits starting April 1

Some grocery stores have already begun posting signs to inform customers about which items will no longer qualify for SNAP purchases once the changes take effect. SAN ANTONIO — Grocery shopping in Texas is about to change for thousands of residents who rely on federal food assistance. Beginning April 1, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read more